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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 10-22 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 22, 1979 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott. Also present was City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, and Administrative Assistants Brad Hoffman and Tom Bublitz. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Pastor Nelson of the Berean Evangelical Free Church. WEBLO PACK Mayor Nyquist noted the presence of Weblo Pack 401, along with their Pack Leader, Olander Nelson. Mr. Nelson informed Council members that the members of Pack 401 were working for their merit badges in citizenship. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 15, 1979 There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of October 15, 1979 as submitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. OPEN FORUM Mayor Nyquist noted that the Council had not received any requests to use the open Forum session. He inquired of the audience if anyone was present who wished to address the Council. There being none, the Mayor proceeded with the regular agenda items. PERFORMANCE BOND RELEASE The City Manager introduced the performance bond release for the Brooklyn Center Baptist Church at 5840 Humboldt Avenue North as the next agenda item. He referred to a memorandum from the Planning and Inspection Office detailing the bond release. He indicated that the memorandum stated that all concrete curbing, asphalt paving and patching and sodding of the boulevard on 59th Avenue and Humboldt Avenue have been accomplished per approved site plans. There was a motion by Councilmember Fignar and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler to release the performance bond as recommended by City staff. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS Mayor Nyquist noted that the resolution authorizing the execution of contract for work at the Unity Avenue culvert had been removed from the agenda. He then proceeded with the rest of the agenda items. 10 -22 -79 -1- The City Manager introduced a resolution accepting bids for the purchase of'water meters. He noted that the bids were received and opened on October 16, 1979 and that it is recommended that the quotation of the Badger Meter Company in the amount of $61,100.19 be accepted. The Director of Public Works noted that the bid is good for only one year. Councilmember Kuefler inquired about the durability of plastic meters. The Director of Public Works stated that the life expectancy of the meters with plastic casings are as good as those with the metal casings. Councilmember Fignar asked what the trade -ins would be. The Director of Public Works indicated that the trade-ins would be old equipment which is no longer accurate. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -246 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CONTRACT FORM (FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF COLD WATER METERS) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gene Lhotka, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager introduced two resolutions authorizing equipment rental for the Central Park grading project. The Director of Public Works indicated that the tandem trucks would be used for long haul earth moving to the site and that the scrapers requested would be used for short haul earth moving at the site. He noted that it is more economical to use scrapers in certain areas than it would be to use trucks. Councilmember Kuefler commented that the Council had passed a similar resolution at a past Council meeting. The City Manager indicated that the bid must be renewed after each $10,000. He also noted that the crews are working on weekends at the present time. Councilmember Lhotka questioned how much has been spent on the rental of equipment to this point. The City Manager explained that $30,000 has been expended on rental equipment to date. Councilmember Lhotka questioned how much more was projected to be spent. The Director of Public Works indicated that possibly one more bid on the trucks would be let and that this is a one time only bid for the rental of the scrapers. Councilmember Lhotka questioned whether or not the money for the rental of equipment was coming from the grants received for Central Park construction. The City Manager explained that the funds for the rental of equipment was coming from the grant money. Councilmember Fignar inquired since two of the bids are identical, would the City be using the services of the local bidder in such a case. The Director of Public Works indicated that the work would likely be split between the two since the availability of trucks and equipment may be a problem. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -247 Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENTAL OF TANDEM TRUCKS FOR HAULING OF MATERIAL IN CONJUNCTION WITH CENTRAL PARK SITE GRADING PROJECT NO. 1978 -41 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gene Lhotka, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, 10 -22 -79 -2- whereupon said resolution was declared ,�Uy passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -248 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENTAL OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH CENTRAL PARK SITE GRADING'PROJECT NO. 1978 -41 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager introduced a resolution requesting the Minnesota Department of Transportation to conduct a speed survey and establish a speed limit on Freeway Boulevard. Councilmember Fignar questioned whether or not the City can request a specific speed limit on Freeway Boulevard. The Director of Public Works indicated that the Commissioner of the Department of Transporta- tion sets the speed limit and that the Council may request and advise, but that the Commissioner has the final authority to set speeds. Councilmember Fignar then questioned whether or not the speed limit could be changed once it had been established. The Director of Public Works explained that the speed limit could be changed if the environment of the roadway is changed. He explained that the City can request the Department of Transportation to alter the speed limit if the conditions on the roadway should change. Council - member Lhotka commented that the information which he had, indicated that it is difficult to change a speed limit once it has been established. The Director of Public Works.explained if conditions on the roadway change, it is relatively easy to request a speed limit change but that if the environ- ment of the roadway does not change, it is quite difficult to change the speed limit. Councilmember Kuefler noted that it has been the general consensus in the past that the Council has taken exception to the State setting speed limits on City streets. He inquired if there were any lobbying efforts currently underway to change this procedure. The City Manager explained that the League of Minnesota Cities have been developing such legislation and noted that he would check with Mr. Duke Addicks of the League as to the status of the bill. He also explained that special legisla- tion can be proposed for individual cities requesting such a change in the law. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -249 Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REQUESTING ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMIT ON FREEWAY BOULEVARD The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager introduced a resolution accepting a proposal from Hickok Associates for on -site drainage controls at Howe, Inc. The Director of Public Works explained that the proposal states what can and should be done before and during an emergency situation at the Howe site. He explained that, during the January fire at the Howe site, the drainage was blocked at both ends of the site. He noted that if heavy rains had occurred, the Howe site would have become flooded and the only alternative would have been to 10 -22 -79 -3- remove the blockages preventing drainage from the site. He noted that the study would set up plans to deal with emergency situations at the site and provide a summary of steps to be taken to contain contaminated runoff while still allowing the safe runoff at the site to flow. Mayor Nyquist asked whether or not the study would be used by Howe, Inc. only. The City Manager explained that the study could be applied to other sites within the City. Councilmember Fignar stated he felt the study is a good idea and asked how it would be tied to the phase out of Howe. The City Manager explained the study is not related to the phase out and that the Hickok study would help potential problems at other sites within the City. Councilmember Kuefler referred to the October 18, 1979 memo from the Director of Public Works and indicated he felt that the concentration of the study should be on the development of general guidelines applicable on a City- wide basis rather than only a specific site such as Howe, Inc. The Director of Public Works explained that in order for such plans to be workable, a detailed study of individual sites with drainage problems would be necessary. Councilmember Kuefler stated that he felt the study should be more general and applicable to all businesses within the City. He added that he felt . we are concentrating on Howe too closely and that he feels this a City -wide issue. The Director of Public works explained that the Howe site is one area where we know there is a problem. Councilmember Kuefler questioned whether it was the City's duty to develop drainage plans or whether it was the businesses themselves which should develop such plans. He added that he feels the City may be doing businesses work in this situation, and that he feels the City should set general guidelines which businesses should follow in such situations. The City Manager explained that the staff felt a certain urgency concerning the Howe site because of the Atrazene flowing down Ryan Creek. The City Attorney stated he agreed that an ordinance provides the best control over the spread of chemicals from the site. He added that he feels the Howe site is an urgent and unique problem, and feels that Howe gives the City the opportunity to develop an overall plan and ordinance dealing with the potential problems of drainage of chemicals from various sites within the City. He added that the phase out ordinance does not deal with all operations of Howe, Inc. He added that the phase out will cease the manufacturing of products which create ammonia fumes but that the bagging and storing of fertilizer will continue at the Howe site. The City Manager explained that the City staff could assemble a different set of. specifications which would address a more general approach to the drainage problem which would be applicable to all businesses within the City. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -250 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR STUDY AND REPORT FOR ON -SITE DRAINAGE CONTROLS AT HOWE, INC. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager introduced a resolution accepting quotations for the purchase of a snowplow. He noted that it is recommended that the quotation of Itasca Equipment Company in the amount of $3,819 be accepted. 10 -22 -79 -4- RESOLUTION NO. 79 -251 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) HYDRAULIC REVERSIBLE TRIP SNOWPLOW The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -252 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION FOR THE OUTSTANDING WORK OF JAN DANIELS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -253 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION FOR THE OUTSTANDING WORK OF GREG BROOKS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gene Lhotka, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Mayor Nyquist noted that the resolution authorizing an additional $20,000 in funding for CEAP had been removed from the agenda. The City Manager introduced a resolution giving final approval of an industrial revenue bond proposal from LOGIS. The Director of Finance noted that the complete conversion to the LOGIS system will likely occur in the spring of 1980. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -254 Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RELATING TO A PROJECT UNDER THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT; AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT TO FINANCE A PROJECT THEREUNDER, SECURED BY PAYMENTS TO BE RECEIVED PURSUANT TO A LOAN AGREEMENT AND A PLEDGE AND ASSIGNMENT OF THE CITY'S INTEREST IN THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND PAYMENTS THEREUNDER TO A TRUSTEE.., AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 10 -22 -79 -5- ORDINANCES The City Manager introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 35 regarding setbacks from major thoroughfares. The Director of Planning and Inspection noted the Planning Commission had approved the ordinance language at the October 11, 1979 Planning Commission meeting. The ordinance is recommended for a first reading. The Director of Planning and Inspection indicated that the Planning Commission felt a 50 foot setback should be employed on major thoroughfares. He explained the ordinance would amend Section 35 -400 and that the amendment provided for a 50 foot setback from major thoroughfares except in cases where a substitute to the setback could be provided. Councilmember Kuefler inquired what would constitute a substitute. The Director of Planning and Inspection stated that, where frontage roads exist, an excessive setback is not necessary. He added that the rationale for the 50 foot setback was primarily based on noise, fumes, and odors from traffic. He stated that, where noise walls and berms exist, it seems excessive to require the 50 foot setback, therefore, these items can be deemed to be substitutes for the 50 foot setback. Councilmember Kuefler expressed a concern over the consistent application of the ordinance and was specifically concerned over which substitutes would be considered acceptable. The Director of Planning and Inspection noted that any disagreement over the interpretation of the ordinance would be subject to the appeal process. The City Attorney stated that judgmental decisions on such an ordinance should be made by the City Council, but in this case he noted, the authority to recognize substitutes is delegated to City staff. He added a resolution can be prepared for Council approval which would set up guidelines for staff interpretation of the ordinance. Councilmember Kuefler requested an expansion and clarification of the administrative policy which would direct the administration of the ordinance. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Fignar to offer for first reading an ordinance amending Chapter 35 regarding setbacks from major thoroughfares. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS The City Manager introduced Application No. 79062 submitted by David Maasch, on behalf of Cinema I, II, III for a variance from the sign ordinance to allow an existing directional sign to continue on the property owned by the American Family Insurance Association at 5901 John Martin Drive. The Director of Planning and Inspection noted that the applicant was not present and that his presence is required at the public hearing. RECESS The City Council recessed at 8:10 p.m. and reconvened at 8:29 p.m. Mayor Nyquist reconvened the meeting for the purpose of reviewing Application No. 79062. The Director of Planning and Inspection showed a transparency of the area and reviewed the application. He explained that the sign is located north of a common entrance drive shared by Cinema.I, II, III, the A.F.I.A. building and Perkins Restaurant. He explained that when the A.F.I.A. property was platted, the land on which the sign is located was transferred by B.C.I.P. to the A.F.I.A. site. He noted that as a result, the sign is now off site and therefore, a billboard which is prohibited by the City Sign Ordinance. 10 -22 -79 -- The Director of Planning and Inspection referred the Council to a letter of application from the applicant in which the following points were argued: 1. That approval of the sign would create a hardship because theater patrons might miss the entrance and have to drive along a very circuitous route to get back to the theater. 2. Since the entrance in question is the only point and to the American Family of access to the Cinema Y Insurance offices, it is vital that directional signery adequately indicate the entrance as serving both developments. 3. The events leading up to the present nonconforming situation were beyond the control of the Cinema. 4. Granting of the variance will have no adverse impact on surrounding properties, but will benefit the general public by preventing U -turns on John Martin Drive and other confused traffic patterns. The Director of Planning and Inspection noted that Cinema I, II, III does not now have all the signery it is entitled to under the Sign Ordinance. He noted that, the Planning Commission, after a public hearing on the application where no one spoke, moved approval of Application No. 79062 with certain conditions. The Director of Planning and Inspection noted the presence of the applicant in the audience. Councilmember Lhotka asked whether there was any consideration given to having the A.F.I.A. and the Cinema I, II, III signs combined. The Director o f Planning and Inspection indicated that this would be a problem since A.F.I.A. wants to make use of the full square footage allowable under the Sign Ordinance for its sign. He added that the existing Cinema I, II, III directional sign is well below the allowable size for directional signery as stated in the Sign Ordinance. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Appli- cation No. 79062. There was no one to speak on the application. There was a motion by Councilmember Fignar and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to close the public hearing: Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unani- mously. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Fignar to approve Planning Commission Application No. 79062 submitted by David Maasch on behalf of Cinema I, II, III subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant agrees not to alter, relocate or enlarge the existing directional sign. 2. The applicant agrees not to erect any other freestanding identification or directional sign along John Martin Drive. 3. If Earle Brown Drive is extended and becomes a public street from John Martin Drive to Shingle Creek Parkway, Cinema signery must come into compliance with the City's Sign Ordinance. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF INCREASES FOR COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIPS AND ADMISSIONS The City Manager introduced the recommended increases for Community Center memberships and admissions. Councilmember Fignar stated that he had received comments on the lack of cleanliness in the sauna and also in the men's dressing 10 -22 -79 -7- room. He added that he has also received comments regarding the disrepair of the hair dryers in the men's dressing room. The City Manager explained that the insulation project taken on by in-house staff has taken up staff time from their normal cleaning duties. He also explained that there have been incidents of vandalism to the hair blowers in the men's dressing room. Councilmember Fignar noted that he could agree with the need for raising the fees but that he also felt the City was open to more criticism for the condi- tions of the facility as the rates are raised. Councilmember Lhotka asked how the increases were arrived at. The City Manager noted that the Park and Recreation Department looked at the usages of its various programs and noted that most of the fees come from general admissions. The Director of Finance noted that a comparison was made to other city pools and similar facilities and it was discovered that Brooklyn Center's fees were under what other cities were charging. He also noted that, last year, single admissions were not increased. Councilmember Kuefler noted that the crafts room has not been usable for some time because of the insulating project going on and he suggested contracting the work out to speed up the process. He also noted that he feels the quality control of the facilities should be maintained and suggested the possibility of closing up the facility for a period of time until the work could be completed. He also added if the City were to close the facility for any length of time that the memberships should be extended for a corre- sponding amount of time. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the Community Center memberships and general admission increases. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF ELECTION JUDGES There was a motion by Councilmember Fignar and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the list of election judges that will be working the general election, on November 6, 1979. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. 'Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. INTER- AGENCY SPECIAL INVESTIGATION SQUAD The City Manager referred the Council to a memo from the Chief of Police regarding the Inter - agency Special Investigation Squad. He indicated that Council input is requested on this subject. Councilmember Fignar asked whether the 14 police departments referred to in the memo were neighboring to Brooklyn Center. The City Manager indicated that the majority of the 14 departments were in the northwest quadrant of the metropolitan suburban area. The City Manager stated that there is a distinct advantage in having a large number of personnel avail- able at a major crime scene. Councilmember Fignar questioned whether there would be any special budgetary requirements related to the squad. The City Manager explained that there will be no additional budgetary request since the project is based on mutual aid of the members. Councilmember Kuefler stated that he thinks it is an excellent idea to take advantage of knowledge from other departments in such a project. He noted that he is concerned over a potential problem where one of the member departments may dominate the squad and end up putting in an excessive amount of time on the squad compared to other member departments. The City Manager stated that he would look into this potential problem and report back to the Council- member Fignar indicated that he would like the opportunity to review a summary of how such a squad works in other areas of the country. The City Manager explained that Kansas City has implemented a similar project and that he would provide the information on the Kansas City investigation squad. 10 -22 -79 -8- T.H. 252 AND'T.H. 610 PROGRAMMING AND TRAFFIC FORECASTS The City Manager noted that a discussion of the T.H. 252 and T.H. 610 project was discussed at a previous Council meeting when the Minnesota Department of Transportation set back the T.H. 252 project. The Director of Public Works showed a transparency and discussed the various traffic studies prepared by the BRW consulting firm. He explained that the BRW study examines the traffic forecasts for year.2000 under two alternatives. He explained under the build alternative, the north crosstown would be constructed and T.H. 252 would be improved. He noted that under the no build alternative, the north crosstown would not be constructed and there would be no improvement of T.H. 252. The Director of Public Works referred the Council to Table 1 of the BRW report which showed traffic volume estimates for three roadway network conditions. He noted that the partial construction condition would have implications for Brooklyn Center which would mean increased traffic passing through the City. He explained the interim project for T.H. 252 was included in the Minnesota Department of Transportation cutback. He explained that the interim project consisted of the construction of the T.H. 610 bridge and the upgrading of T.H. 252. He noted that the major project, which is the construction of all of T.H. 610 and the upgrading of T.H. 252, had never been programmed. He noted that the construction of T.H. 610 from Highway 10 to Highway 252, and the construction of Highway 252 from 610 to 694 is considered as one project by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. He explained that the westerly leg of the T.H. 610 project has not yet obtained a funding source. Councilmember Fignar left the table at 9:30 p.m. Councilmember Lhotka commented on the severe traffic problems at the 694 bridge at rush hour. Councilmember Fignar returned to the table at 9:32 p.m. The City Manager explained that the State cannot widen the bridge without widening the rest of the 694 roadway. Councilmember Lhotka questioned where the 36,000 automobiles were originating from, as indicated on Table 1 of the BRW study under the no build alternative for T.H. 252. The Director of Public Works noted that the traffic count numbers on minor roads do not add up to 36,000 and will likely be deleted on the final report. He explained that some of the traffic count numbers represent only interzonal trips and do not include intrazonal trips, which would account for the 36,000 total. The City Manager explained that, if the westerly leg of T.H. 610 is not completed, the City of Brooklyn Center will likely have serious traffic problems. He inquired whether the Council would like the staff to set up a meeting with representa- tives from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to discuss the problem. Councilmember Kuefler stated that he felt a strong lobbying effort should be initiated for the T.H. 610 completion and suggested that a joint meeting be set up with local legislators, the Metropolitan Council, and other cities in the northwest suburbs which would be affected by the project. The Director of Public Works added that as a member of the Management Committee to study the T.H. 252 and T.H. 610 projects, he has requested air quality forecasts for the various construction alternatives and feels that these forecasts may add some weight to the request for the complete construction of T.H. 610. The City Manager stated that the staff will arrange a meeting with legislators, the Metropolitan Council, and other cities in the northwest suburban area affected by the project. 10 -22 -79 -9- REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM AT BROOKLYN BOULEVARD (T.H. 152) AT 65TH AVENUE The City Manager referred the Council to a memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding the request for a traffic signal system at Brooklyn Boulevard at 65th Avenue. Mayor Nyquist indicated that he was under the impression that the plan for the traffic signal system was already set and established. Councilmember Kuefler noted that he also thought the State was set to begin the project on the traffic signal system and that it was already scheduled to be built. The City Manager explained the information that the staff had did not indicate this but that he would verify this information and return with an answer to the Council. The Director of Public Works stated that the former Director of Public Works had confirmed to him that the State had made no previous commitment on the project. Councilmember Kuefler stated that he felt a semaphore system is definitely needed in this area. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Fignar to designate the traffic signal system at Brooklyn Boulevard (T.H. 152) at 65th Avenue as a priority project, agreeing that the City will pay 50% of the installation costs, and requesting the Minnesota Department of Transporta- tion to install a signal system as soon as possible. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR SIDEWALK ON JOHN MARTIN DRIVE The City Manager referred the Council to a memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding a petition for a sidewalk on John Martin Drive. There was a motion by Councilmember Fignar and seconded by Councilmember Scott to tentatively commit the City to the installation of a sidewalk on one side of John Martin Drive between Shingle Creek Parkway and Earle Brown .Drive in 1980 and to instruct the City administration to update the City sidewalk installa- tion program and policies so as to develop a more definite answer to the remaining questions regarding the installation of sidewalks within the City. HENNEPIN COUNTY FINAL 911 PLAN The City Manager stated that the staff recommends the passage of a resolution supporting the Hennepin County Final 911 Plana RESOLUTION NO. 79 -255 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING HENNEPIN COUNTY FINAL 911 PLAN The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. PROFESSIONAL STAFF ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES The City Manager stated that he had surveyed the City staff on their professional and association activities and had found no duplications of activities among th City staff. Councilmember Fignar stated that he appreciates the staff partici -. pation in the professional association activities and that the Council has supported these activities in the past. 10 -22 -79 -10- LICENSES Motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler to approve the following list of licenses: I ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Fabian Seafood Company Galveston, TX (6245 Brooklyn Boulevard) MECHANICAL SYSTEM'S LICENSE _SBS Mechanical, Inc. 7160 Madison Ave. W. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Fignar and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Council- members Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 10:05 P.M. V Clerk Ma. r f 10 -22 -79 -11-